Due to recent changes regarding applications for International nurses to Australia and the combining of the nursing boards to one central nursing board in Australia AHPRA I have started a new thread for people to discuss the new process on working in Australia.
Currently New Zealand is not accepting new applicants from International trained nurses except those that meet the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement {TTMR} this will be updated once the New Zealand nursing board reopen their books to International nurses.
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Thanks for the info... Actually, my concern for connecting flights (especially if the tickets are bought from 2 different airlines), will they ask for a visiting visa, even if I'm only staying at the airport?
I checked the kuala lumpur embassy and I saw that Filipino citizen need visiting visa to get to malaysia... So I'm hesitant to get a connecting flight from philippines to sydney via kuala lumpur (getting it from 2 different airlines)...
When you buy a plane fare, you will be paying for the trip from 'Manila to Adelaide' (for example). Your check in bags will be given to the airline personnel when you check in. The next time you see them will be in Adelaide. The airline will give you your boarding pass; you will get 2 boarding passes. 1 will be from Manila to say Kuala Lumpur, 2 will be from Kuala Lumpur to Adelaide. The boarding pass will show what gate and what time you should present yourself at the gate for departure. Airlines like Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Singapore, and Malaysia airlines cover this trip. You will have connecting flights - Manila - Hongkong - Adelaide or Manila - Changi (Singapore) - Adelaide or Manila - Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia) - Adelaide. When you have a connecting flight from say in Kuala Lumpur, you will not need another visa because you will not actually leave the airport. You will be called a transit passenger. Once you get off the plane from Manila to Kuala Lumpur, all you need to do is look for the gate for your next journey. While waiting you can stroll around the airport, taste the food, visit their garden, visit duty free shops, stretch your legs. In Singapore, they even have a small cinema for free. I think Hongkong airport has one too.
You don't have to spend if you don't want to but flying from Manila to Sydney on a direct flight is for me uncomfortable.
Sorry, had to use Adelaide as the final destination. I'm very familiar with these airlines. I have travelled to Manila from Adelaide with connections via Sydney with Qantas and PAL before.
And you don't buy 2 tickets for connecting flights. Just the one. So if you are after cheaper flights then go with the connecting flights.
When you buy a plane fare, you will be paying for the trip from 'Manila to Adelaide' (for example). Your check in bags will be given to the airline personnel when you check in. The next time you see them will be in Adelaide. The airline will give you your boarding pass; you will get 2 boarding passes. 1 will be from Manila to say Kuala Lumpur, 2 will be from Kuala Lumpur to Adelaide. The boarding pass will show what gate and what time you should present yourself at the gate for departure. Airlines like Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Singapore, and Malaysia airlines cover this trip. You will have connecting flights - Manila - Hongkong - Adelaide or Manila - Changi (Singapore) - Adelaide or Manila - Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia) - Adelaide. When you have a connecting flight from say in Kuala Lumpur, you will not need another visa because you will not actually leave the airport. You will be called a transit passenger. Once you get off the plane from Manila to Kuala Lumpur, all you need to do is look for the gate for your next journey. While waiting you can stroll around the airport, taste the food, visit their garden, visit duty free shops, stretch your legs. In Singapore, they even have a small cinema for free. I think Hongkong airport has one too.
You don't have to spend if you don't want to but flying from Manila to Sydney on a direct flight is for me uncomfortable.
Sorry, had to use Adelaide as the final destination. I'm very familiar with these airlines. I have travelled to Manila from Adelaide with connections via Sydney with Qantas and PAL before.
And you don't buy 2 tickets for connecting flights. Just the one. So if you are after cheaper flights then go with the connecting flights.
Thank you so much for the details, it was very helpful... Now I know,I don't need a visa for connecting flights (if its from 1 airline only).. But I was wondering if its the same, if you will use 2 airlines...
I was planning to get a connecting flight using two tickets from two different airlines, Ex. Manila to Kuala Lumpur (Cebu Pacific), then Kuala Lumpur to Sydney (Air Asia), because it cheaper that way... But I guess, it's too complicated so maybe I'll just go with one airline... Thanks anyway...
I'm really not sure. But from my experience with my previous student visa, the money must be in your account for at least 3 months. That means if in 3 months, the lowest balance in your account is say 10k pesos, the embassy would only consider that amount. I'm not sure if it's the same case with the 456 visa.
Base from what I read from previous posts, for visa 456, it doesn't matter how long you had the money in your account or how much you have...
But what was important was their letter from the school (where they will take the BP)...
I think the difference of this with student visa (where you will need a larger amount of money that needs to stay for longer period) is because student visa allows you stay in Australia for a year or for ow long you have your BP, while 456 visa lets you stay in Australia for not more than 3 months (per entry)... So you won't really need as much money than someone whose on student visa... Well, that's just my speculation...
When you buy a plane fare, you will be paying for the trip from 'Manila to Adelaide' (for example). Your check in bags will be given to the airline personnel when you check in. The next time you see them will be in Adelaide. The airline will give you your boarding pass; you will get 2 boarding passes. 1 will be from Manila to say Kuala Lumpur, 2 will be from Kuala Lumpur to Adelaide. The boarding pass will show what gate and what time you should present yourself at the gate for departure. Airlines like Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Singapore, and Malaysia airlines cover this trip. You will have connecting flights - Manila - Hongkong - Adelaide or Manila - Changi (Singapore) - Adelaide or Manila - Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia) - Adelaide. When you have a connecting flight from say in Kuala Lumpur, you will not need another visa because you will not actually leave the airport. You will be called a transit passenger. Once you get off the plane from Manila to Kuala Lumpur, all you need to do is look for the gate for your next journey. While waiting you can stroll around the airport, taste the food, visit their garden, visit duty free shops, stretch your legs. In Singapore, they even have a small cinema for free. I think Hongkong airport has one too.
You don't have to spend if you don't want to but flying from Manila to Sydney on a direct flight is for me uncomfortable.
Sorry, had to use Adelaide as the final destination. I'm very familiar with these airlines. I have travelled to Manila from Adelaide with connections via Sydney with Qantas and PAL before.
And you don't buy 2 tickets for connecting flights. Just the one. So if you are after cheaper flights then go with the connecting flights.
uhmm.. im sorry but i have to ask.. what is step one in booking for a flight? hehe.. ive been browsing the web for plane tickets and that's it.. i mean.. should i trust those sites and give them my details? are those prices actual prices? or do I have to go to a ticketing office for these... hehe.. thanks!
Base from what I read from previous posts, for visa 456, it doesn't matter how long you had the money in your account or how much you have...
But what was important was their letter from the school (where they will take the BP)...
I think the difference of this with student visa (where you will need a larger amount of money that needs to stay for longer period) is because student visa allows you stay in Australia for a year or for ow long you have your BP, while 456 visa lets you stay in Australia for not more than 3 months (per entry)... So you won't really need as much money than someone whose on student visa... Well, that's just my speculation...
Yep, if the duration of your BP is say 4 months, you would most probably be granted a 5-6 month visa.
Thank you so much for the details, it was very helpful... Now I know,I don't need a visa for connecting flights (if its from 1 airline only).. But I was wondering if its the same, if you will use 2 airlines...
I was planning to get a connecting flight using two tickets from two different airlines, Ex. Manila to Kuala Lumpur (Cebu Pacific), then Kuala Lumpur to Sydney (Air Asia), because it cheaper that way... But I guess, it's too complicated so maybe I'll just go with one airline... Thanks anyway...
It is complicated but workable if you are trying to save money. There are a few things you need to consider:
- flight allowance between your flight departing from Manila (Cebu Pacific) and arrival time in Kuala Lumpur
- obviously your departure time from Kuala Lumpur (no time difference)
- flight delay/cancellations from either airline (rare)
- most no frills airlines don't offer food for free maybe except for longer haul flights. Make sure you either bring food and drink with you or add it in your booking.
This plan needs extra work. Once you exit the plane in Kuala Lumpur you have to collect your checked in baggage and proceed to check in for your second flight. You need to check in again as you did in Manila but you don't have to pay a travel tax (only in the Philippines), then you collect your boarding pass, go through customs and immigration and then proceed to the gate.
I've tried something like this before. London to Hongkong by British airways and then Cebu Pacific to Manila.
uhmm.. im sorry but i have to ask.. what is step one in booking for a flight? hehe.. ive been browsing the web for plane tickets and that's it.. i mean.. should i trust those sites and give them my details? are those prices actual prices? or do I have to go to a ticketing office for these... hehe.. thanks!
I was advised very recently that the best rate you can get will always be from the country of departure ie Manila or Cebu in your case.
You should always check which sites you visit. It's been awhile since I bought a ticket from a travel agent but that is one option. Another is booking it yourself. You will need a credit card.
As from my previous example, I visited all their websites and try to book a flight up to the part where they ask for payment and then stop. Compare all the rates you find and choose which one suits you best.
It is complicated but workable if you are trying to save money. There are a few things you need to consider:
- flight allowance between your flight departing from Manila (Cebu Pacific) and arrival time in Kuala Lumpur
- obviously your departure time from Kuala Lumpur (no time difference)
- flight delay/cancellations from either airline (rare)
- most no frills airlines don't offer food for free maybe except for longer haul flights. Make sure you either bring food and drink with you or add it in your booking.
This plan needs extra work. Once you exit the plane in Kuala Lumpur you have to collect your checked in baggage and proceed to check in for your second flight. You need to check in again as you did in Manila but you don't have to pay a travel tax (only in the Philippines), then you collect your boarding pass, go through customs and immigration and then proceed to the gate.
I've tried something like this before. London to Hongkong by British airways and then Cebu Pacific to Manila.
Wow.. Again, thank you so much... So i guess, they didn't ask you for a visa to enter Hongkong even if you're a Filipino ctizen, right? they probably won't ask me also for a visa when I arrive in kuala lumpur, in case I would choose it for my stop over, right? Anyway, I think I'll get a ticket from one same airline only to avoid getting things complicated. Once I get a little used to it, maybe I'll do the 2 airline thing to get cheaper tickets.. Thanks again..
guys..help me out here. should i forward a job offer to ahpra do they have a format for the job offer?
I think you should forward it. I'm just not sure if there is a format. I think you just have to submit a certified copy of the job offer plus a separate letter/statement explaining what it is and why you are submitting it as a supplemental document.
im sorry but i have to ask.. what is step one in booking for a flight? hehe.. ive been browsing the web for plane tickets and that's it.. i mean.. should i trust those sites and give them my details? are those prices actual prices? or do I have to go to a ticketing office for these... hehe.. thanks! 
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When you buy a plane fare, you will be paying for the trip from 'Manila to Adelaide' (for example). Your check in bags will be given to the airline personnel when you check in. The next time you see them will be in Adelaide. The airline will give you your boarding pass; you will get 2 boarding passes. 1 will be from Manila to say Kuala Lumpur, 2 will be from Kuala Lumpur to Adelaide. The boarding pass will show what gate and what time you should present yourself at the gate for departure. Airlines like Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Singapore, and Malaysia airlines cover this trip. You will have connecting flights - Manila - Hongkong - Adelaide or Manila - Changi (Singapore) - Adelaide or Manila - Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia) - Adelaide. When you have a connecting flight from say in Kuala Lumpur, you will not need another visa because you will not actually leave the airport. You will be called a transit passenger. Once you get off the plane from Manila to Kuala Lumpur, all you need to do is look for the gate for your next journey. While waiting you can stroll around the airport, taste the food, visit their garden, visit duty free shops, stretch your legs. In Singapore, they even have a small cinema for free. I think Hongkong airport has one too.
You don't have to spend if you don't want to but flying from Manila to Sydney on a direct flight is for me uncomfortable.
Sorry, had to use Adelaide as the final destination. I'm very familiar with these airlines. I have travelled to Manila from Adelaide with connections via Sydney with Qantas and PAL before.
And you don't buy 2 tickets for connecting flights. Just the one. So if you are after cheaper flights then go with the connecting flights.